Finding the Third Proportional to 80,267 and 175,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,267 and 175,759 is: 384,855.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,267 : 175,759 = 175,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,267/175,759 = 175,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,267x = 175,759 × 175,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,267x = 30,891,226,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,891,226,081/80,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,855.87
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